All Obituaries

Barbara Ann (Weaver) Jones Speakman, passed away March 26, 2023.  Daughter of the late Willard and Lydia Weaver, born August 12, 1935.  She was preceded in death by husband Benjamin Jones, infant son Kevin Lee Jones, sister, Aletha and husband Jim Gardner, and brother John and wife Bea Weaver. Survived by children: Cheryl (Al) Crawford, Bob (Debbie)  Jones, David Jones, Kim (Parnell) Holt, Craig (Kristine) Jones, and Jason (Elaine) Speakman.  Grandchildren: Scott (Lora)...

Johnson Belford, 89, passed peacefully March 8, 2023, surrounded by family at The Aultman Women's Board Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio. John was born March 25, 1933 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Elizabeth and Johnson Belford. He was a resident of Canal Fulton, Ohio for 30 years and has lived in Navarre, Ohio for the past 20 years with his wife Gladys Belford.He was employed by Babcock and Wilcox in Barberton, Ohio retiring in 1993. After retirement, he was the Zoning...

Bonnie M. Eberly, 83 of North Lawrence, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Born on June 27, 1939 to the late Robert and Katherine Hartong, she retired as a bus driver from Tuslaw Schools with over 25 years of service. Bonnie was a huge Tuslaw fan and would drive the kids to every sporting event she could. She was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Ohio State Buckeyes. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and sitting on the lawn mower for hours. Bonnie especially loved her family and...

Patricia Ann Stahl born September 10, 1945, passed away after a long and courageous battle with several illnesses on March 11, 2023. She finally got her wish to go to her new home in Heaven. Patty was a graduate of Northwest High School and lived most of her life in the Clinton and Marshallville, OH area. Patricia had a soft heart, was a fiercely independent woman and lived her life with dignity and love. She is survived by her brother, Chester J. Williams (Mary); sisters, Ethel Rose, Diana...

Marjorie Grace Nettle, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Nellie and Noah; her step-father, George Gruver; siblings, Carl, Virginia, and Bobbi; niece, Pamela, and great-nephew, Joshua. Born on April 9, 1939 in Coventry, Ohio, she lived most of her life on Comet Road in Clinton, Ohio. She was a graduate of Manchester High School and maintained her high school friendships throughout her life....

Gale S. Schilling 78 of New Franklin, passed away March 5, 2023 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was a caring mother, loving wife and loved her grandkids. She retired from Northwest Local Schools after 30 plus years as head cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Daisy Sellers; sister, June and brother, David. Gale leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Robert R. Schilling; daughters, Sandy (Denny) Ardman, Kelly (Jody) Summers and son, Bobby...

Bruce D. May, 79, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was born to the late Monterville and Opal May and lived most of his life in the Canal Fulton area. Bruce worked at PPG Industries in Barberton, OH for many years and retired from Chapel Hill Nursing Home in Canal Fulton. He was a faithful member of Canal Fulton Baptist Church and served as Treasurer for many years. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his...

The Reverend Marvin E. Schrolucke, 92, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 26.  He was born in New Knoxville, Ohio, to Elmer and Louisa Schrolucke.  Marvin was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Joanne Schrolucke (Smilek), sister Lela Van Leuven and brother Ralph Schrolucke.   He is survived by stepsons Mark (Debbie) Smilek, Matthew (Sandi) Smilek, and Marty (Charlotte) Smilek, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.  Also surviving...

Alice Joy (Anderson) Sheatzley, 94, of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023. Born on June 27, 1928 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Lawrence and Geraldine (Lance) Anderson, retired from Brouse McDowell Law Firm after many years of service. Alice was a prolific reader and especially loved biographies about individuals overcoming hardships and world leaders. She also loved gardening, ancestral genealogy and traveling to Hawaii--her favorite vacation spot. She was preceded...

Elsie F. (Lane) Fry, 91 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born February 18, 1932 to Oleva M. (Smailes) and Thomas W. Lane of Coshocton, OH. She graduated from Coshocton High School in 1950. One of her first jobs was at Newberry's store in Coshocton. She later worked at the Coshocton Credit Bureau. A long-time friend and co-worker convinced her to go on a double date. Elsie met her future husband during this outing and they were later married in 1955. Elsie had...